- Conduct new business and incoming/lateral attorney conflict of interest searches for all Davis Polk offices using iManage Conflicts Management (ICM)
- Review new matter conflicts requests for accuracy and clarify parties, roles, and matter descriptions before processing
- Understand firm matter types and search relevant parties in the conflicts database
- Prepare database search terms and create conflicts reports, including high-volume and bulk searches
- Apply uniform criteria, standards, and procedures to run conflict reports
- Perform corporate research to identify related parties
- Keep shared documents current and accurate
- Update and maintain conflicts database records
- Collaborate with Conflicts, Recruiting, Human Resources, and Office of the General Counsel teams
- Perform special projects as required
- Provide on-call coverage when assigned
Requirements
- Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills, with acute attention to detail
- Strong organizational and researching skills
- Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with partners, legal assistants, and other stakeholders
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Strong MS Office skills
- Understanding of corporate business structures, corporate family trees, and corporate affiliations
- Bachelor's degree required
- Experience with conflicts database software is a plus
- Experience using a conflicts software program is a plus
Core Competencies
Demonstrates strong analytical and critical thinking skills essential for conducting conflict of interest searches and preparing accurate reports. Proficient in managing and maintaining conflicts databases while collaborating effectively with various teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical Skills
- MS Office Proficiency
- Conflicts Database Software Experience
- Corporate Business Structure Understanding
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Conflict of Interest Searches
- Database Management
- Corporate Research
- Report Preparation
- Data Accuracy Verification
Soft Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
Certifications & Qualifications
Industry Keywords
- Corporate Affiliations
- Corporate Family Trees
- Legal Stakeholders
Tools & Technologies
- IManage Conflicts Management (ICM)
- Conflicts Software Program